Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

This study tested whether family therapy helps children aged 6 to 12 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) gain weight and improve eating. 98 children received either family therapy or usual care over 4 months. Researchers measured weight changes and parental con…

This study tests whether a 4-week online training program for mothers can reduce feeding problems in infants aged 18 to 24 months. The program, based on occupational therapy, covers feeding skills, sensory issues, and stress management. Researchers will compare mothers who receiv…

This trial tests whether a type of talking therapy called CBT-AR can help young people aged 12 to 25 with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). ARFID is an eating disorder where people avoid certain foods or eat very little, not because of body image concerns but due…

This study tested two treatments for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in 53 children and teens aged 10-18. One group received cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-AR) and the other received nutrition counseling. The goal was to see which approach better reduces fear…

This study tested whether cyproheptadine, a drug that boosts appetite, can improve eating habits in children aged 2 to 6 with pediatric feeding disorders. Researchers gave the drug along with nutritional and behavioral counseling to 18 children. The goal was to see if kids would …

This study tested two programs designed to help children aged 5 to 9 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a condition where kids can't eat enough or a wide enough variety of food. The goal was to see if these programs could reduce severe symptoms like poor grow…

This study tested whether a drug called megestrol (an appetite stimulant) could help children aged 9 months to 9 years who rely on feeding tubes transition to eating by mouth. About 70 kids received either megestrol or a placebo, along with a 24-week behavioral feeding program. T…

This study tested a new parent questionnaire called ORALQUEST to assess feeding and eating disorders in children aged 9 months to 6 years. Researchers included 338 children with chronic conditions like heart defects or autism, as well as those with picky eating. The goal was to s…

This study measured how often adults with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) show signs of eating disorders, including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Researchers used questionnaires to assess eating habits and nutritional status…

This study looked at 60 teens ages 12 to 18 to see if those with Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) had more feeding problems before age 4 compared to healthy teens. Researchers used questionnaires to check early feeding history, growth, and sensory sensitiviti…

This completed study looked at 102 children aged 2 to 8 who were hospitalized for at least 48 hours. Researchers wanted to understand if food pickiness and neophobia (fear of new foods) affect how much children eat in the hospital. They also examined whether a child's family back…

This study looked at whether teenagers with restrictive eating disorders, like anorexia or ARFID, have different sensory processing compared to healthy teens. Researchers used questionnaires to measure sensory sensitivity and also screened for autism and anxiety. The goal was to …